Yes we have winter! Definitely my plan to use a lot at that point.

There are no limitations on the deck - I did think about enlarging....

There's a lot we can't tell in so few snippets of scenes, but a couple of considerations are showing up. That the air conditioner compressor is at the right of the deck, maybe near it is not a good place. I don't think listening to it while in the hot tub would seem all that relaxing. The yard at the left of the deck seems a bit larger and that side of the house seems to have few windows. It might have more potential for expansion of the outdoor living space and placement of the hot tub. It would be a matter of working out, in plan view, the size and arrangement that you're after.

Yes that's the side I was thinking, either off the corner, or off the flat side, leaned up against the deck (rail taken off) and landscaped around, but that does make it jut out quite a bit in my yard....

I also thought about putting it where the steps are and moving the steps to the corner?

The hot tub will need a solid concrete pad, plus an all-weather path and lighting to make it pleasant and safe to use. Privacy is also a concern. We need a plan of your yard, plus indication of where neighboring windows, lights, or noise sources need consideration or mitigation.

Hot tubs are energy eating pigs. Get ready for your electrical bill to double. And that’s if they aren’t prohibited entirely. Are you allowed to alter anything outside the decking area? Is that not community owned? Does your unit‘s electrical panel actually have enough capacity to add the needed new dedicated 50 amp circuit? That’s a big challenge in multi family where the panel amperage are limited, and not upgradable without significant expense to all.

Check your HOA for placement restrictions. Ours won't let a hot tub or concrete pad be added in the side yard of the house.

We do not have one. Please read above .

I am not asking if I can get a hot tub.

You may have bought it quite a bit prematurely if you don’t have at least a 200 amp electrical service. Or a good understanding of things that you are not allowed to do in a multi family situation. You did not buy a single family home. Even those have restrictions and permitting for something like this.

I find it odd to have no HOA in a townhouse complex. I did not find our power bill went crazy with our hot tub as long as we covered it when not in use and also saved on chemicals.We find we rarely need the grass with enough decking which IMO is a much nicer choice for furniture . In fact all the rest of my grass will be gone this year.Mybe if you have young kids the grass is good.

we had to add an electrical box thing. it was not a big deal but needs an electrician. we did not use a concrete pad. used pavers, husband did it.